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Motorcyclists Are Out (And Speeding) In Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) - Law enforcement is warning Colorado drivers to be alert for motorcycles now that the temperatures are warming up.

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(credit: Lakewood Police)

But Lakewood says it is having a real problem with motorcyclists driving way too fast. They caught one rider going 117 miles an hour before slowing down to 109.

Another driver snapped a picture of a rider doing a wheelie.

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(credit: Lakewood Police)

Lakewood Police posted on social media asking, "Does the sign say, 'Motorcycles are out often doubling the speed limit & doing wheelies'? No. Please ride safe & keep the speeds & wheels down."

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